Raleigh chef Ashley Christensen of Poole's Diner is hosting two fundraisers for the Southern Foodways Alliance featuring pitmaster Pat Martin of Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint in Nolensville, Tenn.

On July 29, Christensen will host a five-course meal with wine pairings featuring Martin's food: his notorious Redneck Taco (pulled pork atop a hoecake), deviled eggs, candied and smoked pork belly, frog legs, pickles and coconut cake. The dinner starts at 7 p.m. and costs $150 per person.

On July 30, Christensen will host a 6 p.m. potluck at her home for folks in the food industry. It costs $35.

For more information about the dinner and to reserve a ticket, go to www.stirthepotluck.com.

The Southern Foodways Alliance is a nonprofit based at the University of Mississippi that documents, celebrates and studies Southern food traditions.